The Keller Williams Coursewriter develops and manages effective and engaging learning materials for real estate associates, for classroom and online delivery, on topics to include: sales, customer service, leadership, and business skills. The ideal candidate is a stellar writer and instructional designer. He/she expresses concepts clearly and logically, develops materials that are engaging, compelling, visual, and within company voice. Coursewriter can manage his/her own projects with stakeholders, can conduct needs assessments, communicate effectively with stakeholders, identify rollout strategies and manage deadlines and major deliveries. Research, develop and revise KWU courses, for classroom and online delivery, to include instructor and student materials, visual aids, exercises, supplemental learning aids and tools.
Jobs/Duties:
- Manage course development process to include: coordinating and completing review process with stakeholders and SME’s, team collaboration reviews, pilot classes, course rollouts, including training instructors.
- Maintain all courses within subject matter specialization, including: evaluating effectiveness, benchmarking, researching and consulting with subject matter experts, maintaining project files, developing and maintaining knowledge base and expertise in subject area.
Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree
* 3-5 years experience in writing and instructional design
* Superior writing skills
* Superior instructional design skills
* Strong research skills
* Experience developing materials in alternative learning mediums is preferred
* Real estate experience is a plus
* Training delivery experience is a plus
* Mastery of Miscrosoft Word; proficiency in outlook, excel, and PowerPoint
Job #2: Instructional Designer
Jobs/Duties:
Responsible for training and supporting the various departments within UnitedHealthCare
International-Cross Border Solutions including the on-boarding of new employees. This position
will also include some aspects of the design process of training material. Responsible for
conducting training needs analysis for the business and developing all training materials,
communications, and activities to meet the organization's jobs/role requirements. Involves
conducting ongoing evaluations and assessments to ensure effectiveness of programs and
recommending/implementing modifications as necessary. May work with SME's to obtain training
content. May also include design and development of online and web-based training materials.
Requirements:
* High school diploma or GED required
* 2+ years of instructional design and/or training delivery experience required
* 1+ years experience with coordinating and/or managing projects required
* Working knowledge and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required
Job #3: AT&T Instructional Designer
Job/Duties:
Design, develop and maintain instructional training materials in various formats including but not
limited to instructor-led self-paced web-based, distance learning and computer based technologies.
Responsible for producing design plans targeted to client based performance needs, developing
courses and learning interventions, and integrating a variety of adult instructional techniques. The
designer will be required to deliver trainings.
Requirements:
* MS in Instructional Design or Master's degree in Communications, Marketing, or related field.
* Previous experience designing training for wireless telecommunications, broadband, and/or monitored services is a strong plus.
* Demonstrated application of the ADDIE model in instructor-led or web-based training.
* Experience with a variety of instructional delivery methods and media including virtual and face-to-face ILT, PowerPoint, Lectora, Adobe Presenter, and Adobe Captivate.
* Experience with scripting and recording training videos and/or detailed interactive simulations.
* The ability to partner across multiple stakeholder groups and consult with a variety of organizational levels is sought after.
* Experience working in a constantly changing, multi-layered, highly complex environment is a plus.
I feel like I do possess some of these skills that are required to fulfill the posted positions.
However, many of the qualifications and skills do come with experience. I learned how to do a lot
of the technology aspects throughout the master's coursework.
2. I chose to complete the self-assessment at www.careeronestop.org. This web site has an online career coach, self-assessment opportunities, job bank, and other free resources for job seekers. I learned that under the skills category I fell under the higher than average on many of the skills and average on the others. This assessment was really good because it matched you with different job postings that are listed. It also gave the percentage at which you matched. After looking at the percentages, the highest I scored was a 45.8% (11 out of 24 skills) match for Chief Executives. The second highest was at 41.7% (10 out of 24 skills) for Education Administrators, Elementary and Secondary School. This was a really good assessment for people that are looking at what they would be good at.
3. Professional Organizations:
Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE)
Mission:
The Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), founded in 1981, is an
international, not-for-profit, educational organization with the mission of advancing Information
Technology in Education and E-Learning research, development, learning, and its practical
application.
AACE serves the profession with international conferences, high quality publications, leading-edge
Digital Library, Career Center, and other opportunities for professional growth.
Cost of Membership:
Professional: $125
Student: $45
Publications:
AACE Journal
Contemporary Issues in Technology & Teacher Education
Conferences and Meetings:
Global TIME 2012 February 7 - 9, 2012
Global Conference on Technology, Innovation, Media &
Education
SITE 2012 March 5 - 9, 2012
Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education
International Conference
EdMedia 2012 June 26 - June 29, 2012
World Conference on Educational Media and
Technology
E-Learn 2012 October 9 - 12, 2012
World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government,
Healthcare, and Higher Education
Opportunities for Professional Development:
Conferences
Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT):
Mission:
The mission of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology is to provide
international leadership by promoting scholarship and best practices in the creation, use, and
management of technologies for effective teaching and learning in a wide range of settings
Cost of Membership:
Regular: $125
Retired: $60
Student: $75
Publications:
ETR&D (Educational Technology Research and Development)
TechTrends
New Online AECT Journals:
The International Journal of Designs for Learning
Journal of Applied Instructional Design
Conference and Meetings:
2011 AECT International Convention
Celebrate 3.0: Design.Learn.Community
AECT's Annual International Convention
November
8-12, 2011
Jacksonville, Florida
This year’s convention theme is Celebrate 3.0: Design.Learn.Community. The rapid evolution of
Web 2.0 technologies has generated a level of communication and interaction never before
possible. In response, AECT 2011 seeks to explore the transformational potential that these
innovations hold for education, as well as share current research and best practices related to these
developments.
2011 NSF Early Career Symposium
Now Accepting Applications!
AECT’s Research and Theory
Division will again be hosting the 2011 Early Career Symposium sponsored by the National
Science Foundation. The symposium will be held at the annual AECT International Conference on
November 8th-9th, 2011, in Jacksonville, Florida.
Click here for more information on how you can
take advantage of this opportunity.
Opportunities for Professional Development:
AECT_SL will host live sessions on CAVE Island during the 2011 convention.
The 2011 AECT Annual International Convention is fast approaching. If you are unable to attend, or are attending and excited to see a preview of what’s to come, AECT is hosting a FREE Virtual World Pre-Convention event on November 3, 2011 from 1:00pm (EST) – 5:00pm (EST), at the Community of Academic Virtual Educators (CAVE Island) & EdTech Island. Teleport links are attached, along with the preliminary schedule of the presentations.
This is an excellent opportunity to network with peers and conference attendees. At this Pre-Convention event Virtual World presenters will cover highlights of their presentations and answer questions.
AECT_SL will host live sessions on CAVE Island during the 2011 convention.
The 2011 AECT Annual International Convention is fast approaching. If you are unable to attend, or are attending and excited to see a preview of what’s to come, AECT is hosting a FREE Virtual World Pre-Convention event on November 3, 2011 from 1:00pm (EST) – 5:00pm (EST), at the Community of Academic Virtual Educators (CAVE Island) & EdTech Island. Teleport links are attached, along with the preliminary schedule of the presentations.
This is an excellent opportunity to network with peers and conference attendees. At this Pre-Convention event Virtual World presenters will cover highlights of their presentations and answer questions.
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Each presentation will have 10 mins to describe the highlights of their convention presentation.
The Pre-Convention Event will not be recorded, so do make time for this event. Attendance is
free!
While at the convention, take time to visit us for the AECT-SL demonstration, to be held on
Thursday, November 10th from 9am-5pm in the hallway near the AECT Registration area at the
convention in Jacksonville.
Professional Publications:
American Educational Research Journal (AERJ)
Focus/Goals of the Journal:
The American Educational Research Journal publishes original empirical and theoretical studies
and analyses in education that constitute significant contributions to the understanding and/or
improvement of educational processes and outcomes. The Social and Institutional Analysis section
focuses on significant political, cultural, social, economic, and organizational issues in education,
and the Teaching, Learning, and Human Development section explores the processes and outcomes
of teaching, learning, and human development at all educational levels and in both formal and
informal settings. Both sections publish research representing a wide range of academic disciplines
and using a wide range of research methods.
Submission Guidelines:
All manuscripts submitted to AERA journals are managed through ScholarOne’s Manuscript
Central system.
Is this a peer reviewed journal?
Yes. Publishes peer reviewed articles that report on original empirical and theoretical studies and
analyses in education.
Is the journal online?
Yes.
Journal of Visual Literacy (JVL)
Focus/Goals of the Journal:
The JVL invites manuscripts that explore empirical, theoretical, practical, or applied
aspects of visual literacy and communication. The journal reflects the eclectic nature of
the membership of the International Visual Literacy Association (IVLA). The JVL
provides an open forum in which researchers and practitioners can explore the evolving
field of visual literacy. Manuscripts pertaining to the effective use of visuals in
communication, education, business, the arts, law, commerce, medicine, design, and a
wide variety of fields are encouraged.
Submission Guidelines:
JVL encourages interdisciplinary authorship and assures authors of copyright protection for all
contributions in both print and electronic forms. For information about submitting manuscripts,
institutional or library subscriptions, individual issues, publication and distribution of JVL, contact
the Editor, Dr. David Richard Moore.
Is this a peer reviewed journal?:
I did not find that this journal was a peer reviewed journal.
Is the journal online?:
Yes, the journal can be found online.
4. If I was responsible for identifying domains, competencies, and performance statements for a
performance technologist, I would include the following:
Domains:
Standard 1: Design
Standard 2: Development
Standard 3: Utilization
Standard 4: Management
Standard 5: Evaluation
Competencies:
1. Focus on results and help clients focus on results.
3. Add value in how you do the work and through the work itself.
4. Use partnerships or collaborate with clients and other experts as required.
5. Be systematic in all aspects of the process including: The assessment of the need or opportunity.
6. Be systematic in all aspects of the process including: The analysis of the work and workplace to
identify the cause or factors that limit performance.
7. Be systematic in all aspects of the process including: The design of the solution or specification
of the requirements of the solution.
10. Be systematic in all aspects of the process including: The evaluation of the process and results.
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